Computer Paper to Scroll Paper???

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Spoof

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #1

How can I turn computer paper into paper that looks like it was created in a dnd game for scroll use. I know I can lightly brush coffee on the paper and let it dry, does anyone else know other tricks?

 

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alsih2o

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #2

run it sharply over a papercutter blade to add curl, or just buy really good paper at a local art store..

 

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Balsamic Dragon

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #3

CAREFULLY, cover the paper on boths sides with metal baking sheets to expose only a half-inch of paper and burn the edges off with a match. This, combined with coffee or lemon juice treatment will result in a nice fantasy look. Roll up and tie with ribbon, or, even better, seal with wax.

Balsamic Dragon

 

alsih2o

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #4

buy vellum, it is relatively cheap, and the real stuff

 

kingpaul

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #5

Balsamic Dragon said:

CAREFULLY, cover the paper on boths sides with metal baking sheets to expose only a half-inch of paper and burn the edges off with a match. This, combined with coffee or lemon juice treatment will result in a nice fantasy look. Roll up and tie with ribbon, or, even better, seal with wax.

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Oooh...I like that idea.

 

Desdichado

Hero

• Aug 14, 2002

• #6

I just bought a package of "resume" parchment paper. It's not that expensive, you can get it at any office supply store, and you don't have to do a lot of work every time you want to use it.

 

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Orco42

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #7

I've baked the paper in the oven to brown it then burnt the edges with a lighter before. Works great for loose peices of paper.

But it gets fragile after being in the oven so it might crack if you roll it up.

 

Painfully

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #8

Some of this was discussed in another thread about mapping techniques...I'm too lazy to look for it or link it right now.

I'll second the parchment paper suggestion. It has a classic look to it to begin with and isn't too expensive.

Real calf-skin vellum goes for $30 a square foot. It is NOT a good choice unless you are into bookbinding or calligraphy on a professional level, or you have a lot of money to burn.

 

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Theovis

Explorer

• Aug 14, 2002

• #9

I soak it in tea and dry it in the oven.

 

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mmadsen

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• Aug 14, 2002

• #10

How can I turn computer paper into paper that looks like it was created in a dnd game for scroll use. I know I can lightly brush coffee on the paper and let it dry, does anyone else know other tricks?

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Ideally, you'd get much longer paper than 11", and you'd find extremely textured paper, since scrolls were made of papyrus (long reeds split open and flattened into sheets).